Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-20
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Welcome to the lesson on Armenian Vocabulary focusing on numbers 1 through 20! Numbers play a crucial role in everyday communication, whether you're shopping, telling time, or simply counting items. Understanding how to express numbers in Armenian will not only enhance your vocabulary but also empower you to engage in more meaningful conversations.
In this lesson, we will explore:
- The numbers 1 to 20 in Armenian, including their pronunciation.
- Practical examples of how to use these numbers in various everyday contexts.
- Engaging exercises to practice and reinforce your learning.
By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of basic numbers in Armenian, setting a strong foundation for your language journey!
Armenian Numbers (1-20)
Let's start by diving into the numbers themselves. Below is a comprehensive table displaying the numbers from 1 to 20 in Armenian, along with their pronunciation and English translation.
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | մեկը (mege) | one |
| 2 | երկու (yerku) | two |
| 3 | երեք (yerek) | three |
| 4 | չորս (chors) | four |
| 5 | հինգ (hing) | five |
| 6 | վեց (vets) | six |
| 7 | յոթ (yot) | seven |
| 8 | ութ (ut) | eight |
| 9 | ինը (inə) | nine |
| 10 | տաս (tas) | ten |
| 11 | տասնմեկ (tasnmeg) | eleven |
| 12 | տասներկու (tasnerku) | twelve |
| 13 | տասներեք (tasnereq) | thirteen |
| 14 | տասնչորս (tasnchors) | fourteen |
| 15 | տասնհինգ (tasnhing) | fifteen |
| 16 | տասնվեց (tasnvets) | sixteen |
| 17 | տասնյոթ (tasnyot) | seventeen |
| 18 | տասնութ (tasnut) | eighteen |
| 19 | տասնինը (tasninə) | nineteen |
| 20 | քսան (k’zan) | twenty |
Practical Usage of Numbers
Now that we've covered the basics, let's explore how to use these numbers in everyday situations.
Counting Objects
When you're shopping or simply counting items, you can use these numbers easily. For example:
- "I want 3 apples."
- Armenian: "Ես ուզում եմ երեք խնձոր." (Yes uzum yem yerek khndzor.)
- "There are 5 books on the table."
- Armenian: "Այդ սեղանին հինգ գիրք կա." (Ayd seghanin hing girk ka.)
Telling Your Age
Knowing how to express your age in Armenian is essential. For instance:
- "I am 25 years old."
- Armenian: "Ես 25 տարեկան եմ." (Yes 25 tarekan yem.)
Note: When counting ages, you would need to know how to construct numbers beyond 20, but for now, let's stick to the basics.
Telling Time
Numbers are also integral when telling time. You might say:
- "It is 2 o'clock."
- Armenian: "Ժամը երկու է." (Zhame yerku e.)
- "I have a meeting at 10."
- Armenian: "Ես հանդիպում ունեմ տասին." (Yes handibum unem tasin.)
Exercises and Practice Scenarios
To help reinforce your understanding, here are some engaging exercises.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Translate the following sentences into Armenian, using the correct numbers.
1. I have ___ (3) friends.
2. She is ___ (18) years old.
3. There are ___ (10) chairs in the room.
Exercise 2: Matching
Match the Armenian numbers with their English equivalents.
1. տասնհինգ
2. ինը
3. քսան
4. վեց
5. երեք
Options:
- A. 6
- B. 19
- C. 9
- D. 20
- E. 3
Exercise 3: Counting Objects
Imagine you are at a market. How would you say the following?
1. 4 oranges
2. 7 bananas
3. 5 tomatoes
Exercise 4: Age Questions
Ask and answer the following questions in Armenian.
1. How old are you? (Use your age)
2. How old is your friend? (Assume their age is 22)
Exercise 5: Time Telling
Write down how you would express the following times in Armenian:
1. 1:00
2. 5:15
3. 8:30
Solutions to Exercises
Below are the solutions to the exercises you just completed.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
1. Ես ունեմ երեք ընկերներ: (Yes unem yerek ynkerner)
2. Նա 18 տարեկան է: (Na 18 tarekan e)
3. Սենյակում 10 աթոռ կա: (Senyakum 10 at’or ka)
Exercise 2: Matching
1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - D, 4 - A, 5 - E
Exercise 3: Counting Objects
1. չորս մանդարին (ch’ors mandarin)
2. յոթ բանան (yot banan)
3. հինգ լոլիկ (hing lolik)
Exercise 4: Age Questions
1. Ես 20 տարեկան եմ: (Yes 20 tarekan yem)
2. Նա 22 տարեկան է: (Na 22 tarekan e)
Exercise 5: Time Telling
1. Ժամը մեկ է (Zhame mek e)
2. Ժամը հինգը քսան է (Zhame hingu k’zan e)
3. Ժամը ութը կես է (Zhame ut’ə kes e)
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing this lesson on Armenian numbers from 1 to 20! You have taken an important step in your journey to mastering the Armenian language. Remember, practice makes perfect, so try to use these numbers in your daily conversations whenever possible.
Feel free to revisit this lesson as needed, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification. Enjoy your learning experience and stay tuned for the next lesson on telling time!
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